Operations Manager for Special Projects

We are seeking an innovative and strategic Operations Manager for Special Projects to join our dynamic team at Stripe. This exciting role involves overseeing a variety of special projects that drive operational excellence and promote the growth of our services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement, stream…

About ZiplineAre you ready to make a difference? Zipline is dedicated to revolutionizing the logistics of goods delivery. Our mission is to tackle the world's most pressing access issues by developing and operating the first universal instant delivery service that ensures equitable access for all, regardless of location. We've been pivotal in initiatives from Rwanda's national blood delivery to Ghana's COVID-19 vaccines, and even in Walmart's on-demand home delivery services. Our technology harnesses robotics and autonomy to create a sustainable delivery model, reducing road congestion, fossil fuel dependency, and air pollution while serving billions worldwide.Join Zipline and be part of our commitment to building a fair and resilient global supply chain.About the RoleWe are looking for a Program Manager focused on partner integration to enhance operational efficiency across our retail, restaurant, and healthcare sectors. This role will act as the operational liaison during the implementation of the Zipline Network, ensuring smooth integration with current workflows while optimizing performance for our partners.Your collaboration with Product, Customer Success, Flight Test, and Engineering teams will be crucial in refining and validating our solutions to meet partner expectations. Your expertise in system implementations will play a vital role in defining workflows, ensuring compliance, and facilitating successful integration. Your work will directly influence partner satisfaction and operational success.If you have a passion for system deployment and optimizing workflows, we encourage you to apply.Location: This position is an on-site opportunity based at our South San Francisco, CA headquarters. Relocation support is available!

Job Overview:The Clinical Project Manager (PM) is pivotal in steering asset teams towards the successful execution of research, development, medical, and commercial strategies. This role requires the PM to act as the operational leader, ensuring that all cross-functional deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.Key Responsibilities:Lead comprehensive project management efforts for asset teams, aligning with strategic and operational objectives.Oversee asset strategic planning, program execution, resource allocation, and risk management.Manage alliance programs, contributing to budget forecasts and asset valuation assessments.Facilitate regulatory submission processes for initial market authorizations and supplemental applications.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful submission preparations and outcomes.Collaboration and Reporting:The PM will report to the PM Group Lead or Senior Director and maintain key relationships with various internal and external stakeholders to support high-functioning asset teams.

Join our dynamic team at 360 IT Professionals as a Senior Project Manager specializing in Quality Management Systems. In this role, you will lead critical projects, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance are met. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement initiatives and facilitate effective communication across teams.

Role overview Flyzipline is hiring a Design Manager / Projects Manager to lead design initiatives that advance logistics and healthcare delivery. Based in South San Francisco, this position manages the full lifecycle of design projects, from initial planning through completion. The role coordinates efforts across departments and ensures projects are delivered on time and within budget. What you will do Manage several design projects at once, maintaining quality and meeting deadlines Collaborate with engineers, designers, and other teams to achieve project objectives Track project budgets and make adjustments to keep projects aligned with financial goals Contribute to Flyzipline’s work in improving on-demand delivery systems Location This position is located in South San Francisco, California.

Join FlyZipline as a Development & Permitting Project Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in advancing our innovative logistics solutions. In this position, you will lead the development and permitting processes for our operational projects, ensuring compliance with regulations while driving efficiency and sustainability.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager to join our team at Integrated Resources Inc. Located in the heart of South San Francisco, this role offers an exciting opportunity to lead various projects and ensure their successful delivery.As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects while managing teams and resources efficiently. You will work closely with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

The OpportunityThe remarkable integration of multi-modal data, advanced disease modeling, and cutting-edge computational capabilities is transforming the landscape of drug discovery. At insitro, we are seizing this pivotal moment to revolutionize the development of treatments for complex diseases. Our AI and machine learning-driven platforms are designed to integrate and scale data swiftly, enabling the discovery of novel biological insights that redefine complex diseases and pinpoint new therapeutic targets and drugs.To realize this ambitious vision, we are in search of a Senior Director of Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) who will spearhead the creation of an AI-centric PPM organization. This role will collaborate closely with Therapeutic Area, Operations, Clinical, and Business Development teams to advance a high-impact portfolio of innovative drug candidates targeting neurological, ophthalmological, and metabolic conditions.Reporting to the Chief Scientific Officer, you will work alongside project team leaders to formulate tailored project strategies and cultivate a high-performance team environment that promotes rapid advancement. You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive integrated project plans with clearly defined timelines across research, discovery, clinical development, software engineering, and data science/machine learning. As the head of PPM, you will also collaborate with colleagues in Compute, Operations, and Finance to establish sophisticated AI-driven project management, decision-making, and resource allocation methodologies to support critical initiatives.This position is hybrid, requiring three days per week on-site at our South San Francisco headquarters.

About Xaira Therapeutics Xaira Therapeutics is a biotech startup based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices in Seattle and London. The company develops generative AI models to advance drug discovery, focusing on protein and antibody therapeutics. By building foundational models for biology and disease, Xaira aims to uncover new therapies and improve the chances of success in drug development, especially for targets that have been difficult to address in the past. Role Overview The Senior Director of Project Management leads the execution of complex scientific and platform projects at Xaira. This position works closely with teams in biology, computational science, protein design, and engineering to keep projects moving forward with clear goals and strong alignment. The role translates high-level strategy into defined projects, setting out scope, milestones, responsibilities, and dependencies. What You Will Do Guide cross-functional teams through large-scale scientific and technical projects Collaborate to clarify objectives, ensure alignment, and maintain momentum Break down strategic priorities into actionable project plans Define project scope, milestones, ownership, and dependencies Help teams prioritize based on impact and set clear outcomes Bring structure to complex workflows while supporting fast-paced discovery work What We Look For Extensive project management experience, ideally in a scientific or technical setting Ability to work across scientific, technical, and organizational boundaries Comfort translating strategy into detailed project execution Strong organizational skills and a product-focused mindset Experience empowering teams to work efficiently in research-driven environments Location: South San Francisco, California, United States

About Zipline Zipline operates the world’s largest autonomous drone delivery network, providing essential goods such as food and medicine to people wherever they live. With operations on four continents and a delivery completed every 30 seconds, Zipline has completed millions of successful shipments, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail items. Clients include major healthcare systems, governments, retailers, and global organizations that rely on Zipline to deliver critical resources quickly and reliably. The company’s logistics platform helps optimize supply chains, reduce congestion, and support communities worldwide. With over 140 million commercial miles flown autonomously, Zipline is changing how healthcare, consumer goods, and food reach those who need them most. Zipline’s team values practical problem solving, adaptability, and a drive to build systems that make a real difference. The company is growing rapidly and seeks people who think creatively, welcome challenges, and can deliver results at scale. Role Overview: Program Manager, Talent Acquisition Operations The Program Manager, Talent Acquisition Operations will play a key part in building and improving the systems that power Zipline’s hiring. This is a high-impact, cross-functional individual contributor position suited for someone who thrives in ambiguity and can move between strategy and hands-on execution. This role involves not just refining recruiting processes, but also designing and defining them. Success depends on close collaboration with Recruiting, People, Finance, and leadership teams to help shape a data-driven hiring engine.

Join Alumis Inc., a pioneering precision medicines company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with autoimmune diseases. Despite substantial advancements in treatment over the past two decades, many individuals with immunologic conditions continue to face challenges. Our mission is to fundamentally improve outcomes for these patients.The Senior Manager of Pharmacovigilance (PV) Safety Operations will report to the Director of PV Safety Operations. This pivotal position is essential for ensuring the timely reporting, processing, and submission of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) originating from ongoing clinical trials and post-marketing studies. The role encompasses oversight of case processing vendors, management of the ICSR process, collaboration with cross-functional teams during study execution, and support for inspection readiness activities, all while ensuring strict compliance with regulatory requirements.

About ZiplineZipline is the leading global provider of drone delivery services, dedicated to ensuring equitable access to essential goods such as food, medicine, and supplies, whenever and wherever they are needed. We operate the largest autonomous logistics system in the world, executing deliveries with remarkable speed and reliability. Currently, Zipline's services span four continents, achieving a new delivery every 30 seconds, and we have successfully completed millions of deliveries, including critical items like blood, vaccines, and medical supplies.Our clientele comprises the most prominent healthcare systems, governments, and businesses worldwide, all of whom depend on us to save lives, minimize emissions, and enhance economic opportunities through rapid and efficient logistics solutions. Our innovative approach to supply chain management enhances efficiency and reduces congestion, allowing people to reclaim valuable time.We are on a mission to redefine access to healthcare and consumer products globally, having flown over 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely. We seek practical problem solvers who thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about creating impactful solutions in logistics.About You and The Role As a Senior Logistics Operator at Zipline, you will take charge of outbound logistics operations at our South San Francisco facility. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the efficient distribution and fulfillment of finished goods and spare parts, supporting both commercial deployments and testing operations.You will play a pivotal role in Zipline's physical supply chain, overseeing daily outbound logistics while enhancing the systems and processes that facilitate scalability. You should be adept at navigating uncertainty, anticipating downstream impacts, and driving results with minimal supervision.Your responsibilities will encompass managing outbound distribution performance metrics, including on-time shipment, fulfillment accuracy, lead times, and cost efficiency to guarantee high-quality outcomes for both internal teams and external customers.

About Us Kardigan is a pioneering company dedicated to transforming heart health by making cardiovascular diseases preventable and curable, striving to eliminate it as the leading cause of death globally.Our mission is to develop multiple targeted therapies in parallel, ensuring that individuals suffering from cardiovascular diseases have access to the cures they deserve. Founded by renowned experts Tassos Gianakakos, Jay Edelberg, M.D., Ph.D., and Bob McDowell, Ph.D., Kardigan is backed by a legacy of success from their work at MyoKardia, where they played pivotal roles in the discovery and development of mavacamten, the first cardiac myosin inhibitor, which led to its acquisition by Bristol Myers Squibb in 2020. We boast an advanced discovery and translational research platform, a robust pipeline of late-stage candidates, and an exceptional team committed to enhancing patient lives. At Kardigan, our values shape our interactions and drive our success. We are patient-focused, prioritizing the needs of patients and their families. Our commitment to authenticity fosters an inclusive environment where everyone is valued. With an eagerness to learn, we encourage curiosity and adaptability. We believe in team success, striving for excellence, and supporting each other in our roles. Finally, we aim to enable the impossible, embracing risks to spur innovation and advance scientific breakthroughs. These guiding principles empower us to make a tangible difference every day.

Zipline is looking for a Technical Program Manager to focus on ground systems and operations at its South San Francisco, California location. This role centers on guiding the planning, deployment, and ongoing performance of new ground systems. Key Responsibilities Lead the deployment process for new ground systems, managing each phase from initial planning through launch. Oversee both construction and ongoing service operations related to these systems. Coordinate closely with engineering, operations, and other teams to ensure projects meet schedule and quality standards. Identify and drive operational improvements to sustain strong ground system performance. Collaboration This position works with a variety of teams to coordinate project execution and maintain high standards in service operations.

About Us:At Culture Biosciences, we strive to revolutionize bioprocess development, enabling our clients to expedite the market introduction of their biopharmaceutical products. Our innovative platform is dedicated to upstream cell culture process development, seamlessly integrating products, services, and data management for mammalian, microbial, and viral vector production processes. This enables our customers to execute high-throughput development projects in their own facilities or in our advanced service laboratories, driven by our accessible cloud-connected web application designed for experiment management and analysis.We are passionate about biomanufacturing, engineering, and operational excellence, and we foster an environment that values curiosity, effective communication, collaboration, customer focus, and a results-oriented mindset.The Opportunity:We are looking for a dynamic Technical Project Manager to join our R&D Engineering team. This pivotal role operates at the intersection of biology, hardware engineering, and cloud computing. You will lead cross-functional teams throughout the complete product development lifecycle to deliver cutting-edge bioprocessing tools.The ideal candidate will possess a unique combination of hardware intuition, software expertise, and an understanding of cloud infrastructure that supports modern laboratory automation and data analytics.Your Responsibilities:Manage the comprehensive delivery of intricate bioprocess systems that encompass electromechanical hardware, embedded firmware, and cloud-based control software.Supervise the design and implementation of cloud applications for device telemetry, remote monitoring, and extensive bioprocess data analytics in AWS/GCP environments.Facilitate collaboration among Hardware Engineers (sensors, fluidics), Software Engineers (IoT, Frontend/Backend), and Bioprocess Scientists to ensure alignment and fulfillment of technical requirements.Navigating the distinctive challenge of 'Hardware-Software Synchronicity'—merging short-duration agile sprints for cloud/software updates with the more extended Waterfall/Phase gate timelines for hardware development.Proactively identify technical hurdles and manage risks related to safety and regulatory compliance.Establish and maintain project schedules and deliverables to ensure timely completion.

We are seeking a dedicated Operations Manager to lead our operational strategies and enhance productivity at Artech Information Systems LLC. In this role, you will oversee daily operations, implement efficient processes, and ensure excellence in service delivery. Your leadership will be crucial in driving team performance and achieving organizational goals.

About ZiplineZipline is the foremost leader in autonomous delivery services, dedicated to providing equitable access to essential goods for all individuals, anytime and anywhere. We have engineered the world's largest autonomous logistics system, ensuring prompt and reliable delivery of vital supplies. Operating on four continents, Zipline makes a delivery every 30 seconds and has successfully completed millions of deliveries, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and commercial products. Our clientele encompasses healthcare systems, governmental bodies, retailers, and global brands that depend on us to save lives, minimize emissions, enhance economic opportunities, and deliver scalable logistics services.Our technology surpasses conventional drones, as we deploy integrated logistics infrastructure designed to fortify supply chains, alleviate congestion, and facilitate instant deliveries, revolutionizing how essential goods reach communities worldwide. With over 140 million commercial autonomous miles flown safely, Zipline is transforming access to healthcare, consumer products, and food globally.We operate at a global scale and seek practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is driven by the mission to create systems that have a direct and significant impact on people's lives while shaping the future of logistics.About You and The RoleWe are in search of a highly motivated operator to establish the sales infrastructure and enablement foundation for Zipline’s SMB restaurant partnerships.This role will collaborate closely with sales leadership and field sellers to develop processes, tools, and playbooks that empower Zipline to consistently sign, launch, and support local restaurant partners across various markets.This is a hands-on, builder role; you will define the current SMB motion while laying the groundwork for its national scalability.This position is based at our headquarters in South San Francisco, CA.Your ResponsibilitiesDevelop the SMB sales playbook Strategize and document the outreach motion, messaging, and sales process for securing local restaurant partners, enabling successful approaches to be replicated across new markets.Establish core sales infrastructure Design CRM workflows, pipeline stages, dashboards, and reporting to provide leadership with clear visibility into sales activities, conversion rates, and market performance.

About Us:At Short Story, we're not just another retailer; we are an award-winning, technology-driven brand passionately dedicated to serving petite women 5'4" and under. Our mission is to empower millions of petite women to shop with confidence and style, creating a seamless experience that transforms the way they dress.As an innovative startup, we’re redefining retail with a sophisticated data-driven approach that harnesses customer feedback to develop personalized products. Our efforts have garnered recognition from industry leaders, including Forbes and Fortune, and we are proud to be backed by visionary investors who share our ambition to build the next great consumer brand.Our Core Values:Transform Lives: Our customer-first philosophy drives everything we create, ensuring we instill confidence in every woman.Demand Excellence: We are committed to delivering top-notch quality in fit and finish, obsessing over details that matter.Embrace Challenges: We view obstacles as opportunities to innovate and enhance our solutions.Think Differently: We thrive on discovering unique solutions that others might overlook.We are currently seeking a Warehouse General Manager (GM) to lead operations at our fulfillment center in South San Francisco. Your mission will be to cultivate a high-performing, customer-centric warehouse environment. You will spearhead the development of a talented team, ensuring that our operations fulfill our commitment to excellence. This role involves overseeing all aspects of receiving, handling, storage, picking, and packing processes, upholding our quality standards throughout. You must excel in people management and possess a keen operational acumen, as you will lead a team of over 70 associates and several functional Team Leads. Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple operational facets simultaneously while driving rapid scalability. You will be responsible for executing our daily, weekly, and monthly operational objectives.Your Key Responsibilities:Oversee warehouse operations to maximize efficiency while prioritizing customer satisfaction through effective supervision, organization, and training.

Zipline runs a large autonomous logistics network, delivering medicine, food, and essential goods across four continents. The company’s technology strengthens supply chains and reduces congestion, completing a delivery every 30 seconds and logging over 140 million commercial autonomous miles. Customers include healthcare providers, governments, retailers, and global organizations that depend on Zipline for critical deliveries and expanded economic access. This South San Francisco-based position centers on supporting operations using data and process insights. The Site Operations Process Associate helps build and maintain dashboards, monitors performance metrics, and escalates operational concerns to the right teams. Relocation support is available for those moving to the area. Key responsibilities Develop and maintain dashboards to track operational metrics and performance. Ensure dashboards remain accurate, user-friendly, and relevant to team needs. Refine reporting processes by improving metrics and enhancing data visibility. Who succeeds in this role This position fits someone who is analytical, detail-oriented, and enjoys using data to improve processes and keep stakeholders informed.

Electrical Project Engineer, Charging Towers Location: South San Francisco Team: Ground Systems About the Role At Zipline, we are revolutionizing the way medical supplies are delivered through our autonomous drone technology. As an integral part of our team, we seek a proactive and business-oriented Electrical Project Engineer to oversee the critical electrical infrastructure of our charging towers. Your role will encompass the complete electrical design, from initial site preparations to the final charging docks. This position demands a unique combination of technical expertise (ensuring NEC/UL compliance), hands-on problem-solving (field deployments), and financial acumen. Your mission will be to create an electrical system that not only functions effectively but can also be scaled globally within budget constraints. What You’ll Do System Architecture & Harnessing: Design the power distribution and cable harnesses for P2 charging towers, managing intricate wire runs between docking stations and the site stub-up (RapidHarness or NX). Financial Ownership: Manage the Bill of Materials (BOM) for the tower’s electrical systems, performing trade-off analyses to optimize costs without sacrificing safety or performance. Regulatory Compliance: Lead the efforts to secure design approvals from Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), ensuring our towers comply with NEC standards and achieve certification as UL-listed raceways. Design Advocacy: Construct and present compelling, data-driven arguments to justify design choices, demonstrating the superiority of particular architectures based on cost, deployability, and long-term reliability. On-Site Deployment Support: This is not a desk job; you will engage in fieldwork during deployments to guarantee that theoretical designs are effectively implemented in practice. Qualifications Practical Experience: Demonstrated hands-on experience with 1-inch diameter power cables and a solid understanding of physical constraints such as bend radii and conduit limitations. Industrial Power Design: Professional background in developing industrial electrical systems (UL508a, UL67), including heavy machinery integration.